Title: Cheap Car Hire in California, USA - Expedia.co.uk [California Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/California.dx85533)[Hotels in California](https://expedia.co.uk/California-Hotels.d85533.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to California](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-California.d85533.Travel-Guide-Flights)[California Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/California.d85533.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/85533/c588e4e0-1036-4ab1-8074-47af04589f46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Car Rentals in California, USA ## Search and Compare from Car Companies in California Photo by Jay Sothoron ## Featured car rental suppliers Compare from agencies ![car supplier logos](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/05/16/BEXUK-car-suppliers-logo-desktop.jpg) - ![protection illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__protection.svg) ### Change your mind Penalty-free cancellation on many/select car hire - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save 10% or more on over 1 million car hire [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) - ![package illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__package.svg) ### Shop smart Compare car suppliers and package your flight, hotel, and car to save ## Top Rental Car Deals in California \* Price found within the past 6 days. Click for updated prices. ### Economy Chevrolet Spark or similar - 4 people California, Maryland, USA ![Chevrolet Spark](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_EC.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=California,%20Maryland,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=85533&date1=17/02/2026&date2=19/02/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22economy%22]) ### Compact Ford Focus or similar - 4 people California, Maryland, USA ![Ford Focus](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_CC.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=California,%20Maryland,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=85533&date1=17/02/2026&date2=19/02/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22compact%22]) ### Midsize Toyota Corolla or similar - 5 people California, Maryland, USA ![Toyota Corolla](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_IC.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=California,%20Maryland,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=85533&date1=17/02/2026&date2=19/02/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22midsize%22]) ### SUV Jeep Compass or similar - 5 people California, Maryland, USA ![Jeep Compass](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_SF.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=California,%20Maryland,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=85533&date1=17/02/2026&date2=19/02/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22suv%22]) ### Don't see what you're looking for? See all car hire in California [View all cars](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=California,%20Maryland,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=85533&date1=17/02/2026&date2=19/02/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place) ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is a rental car per day in California? ### What happens if I need to cancel my California car reservation? ### What types of cars can I rent in California? ### Where can I go on a road trip from California? > - You'll discover White House and countless other interesting sights in Washington. From California, it's 50 miles away. > - Located 70 miles away, Baltimore is also a favourite with wanderers. Allow time to get to National Aquarium in Baltimore while you're in town. It's one of the reasons people love this city. > - Atlantic City Beach is 130 miles from California and is one of the region's most spectacular nature spots. Go for a walk around and enjoy the fresh air here. ### How do I find the best car hire deals in California with Expedia? ### How old do you have to be to rent a car in California? ### What do you need to hire a car in California? ### What is the cheapest car hire in California? ### Can I hire a car for a month or longer in California? ### Where can I find a California hire car if I am younger than 25? ### Can I drive in California with my current driver's license? > - Age restrictions: You'll need to be 25 or older in most states to be able to hire a car, although in some places the minimum age is 21\. We recommend checking local rules and regulations, as well as the hire car website before you go to understand all the terms and conditions. > - Driving limitations: Be sure to read the fine print before you leave the lot so you can avoid unnecessary fees. When hiring a car in the United States, you typically can't cross country borders into Canada or Mexico, drive on ferries or traverse certain types of rugged terrain with a hired car. Please read all the rules and regulations before booking! ### Why should I rent a California car with Expedia? ## Car Hire Information | Popular car types: | [SUV](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/suv?rfrr=car.table.SUV), [Full Size](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/fullsize?rfrr=car.table.FullSize), [Economy](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/economy?rfrr=car.table.Economy) | | -------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Car suppliers available: | | | Our best deal of the day: | | | Our second best deal of the day: | | | Our third best deal of the day: | | | From the airport to your hotel: | [Airport Transportation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/ground-transfers?rfrr=car.table.AirportTransportation) | ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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